tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3849017459291954430.post2462564867124765113..comments2024-03-26T19:56:36.025-07:00Comments on Shop Teacher Bob: Loaf Pan Layout & Loafer Lay-a-boutUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3849017459291954430.post-18781733276566885762018-01-08T09:16:46.985-08:002018-01-08T09:16:46.985-08:00It's definitely not just you but unfortunately...It's definitely not just you but unfortunately it is real easy to become a grump the longer you're in the game. My last few years at the high school I was getting it from both ends. Dealing with the students IS the job, sometimes difficult, but that's what you're there for. But dealing with the crap from above, that should never be. It starts at the federal level, then the state piles on, then the local school board, and then the school administration. It can be rather frustrating. However, teaching can be one of the most rewarding jobs you can imagine - as you well know. I've had a great career but could have done a better job if I would have been better at dealing with the knuckleheads who somehow got promoted into "leadership" positions. <br /><br />You just keep doing what you're doing. As you get more years under your belt, you'll start getting more feedback from your students who have made their way in the world and you'll see how important what you and the rest of us in "maker education" really is.<br /><br />Best wishes for a happy, productive New Year!<br /><br />Shop Teacher Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00149540228110391917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3849017459291954430.post-29702605343409419242018-01-07T21:05:52.749-08:002018-01-07T21:05:52.749-08:00Your last paragraph rings true for me. I read it a...Your last paragraph rings true for me. I read it aloud to my wife as I wanted her to hear someone else explain the unexplained events of education and current students. I often come home with stories about students that my wife just doesn't believe. She thinks I'm just becoming a grump the longer I teach. We both had a chuckle over your story, but it was only to keep from crying. I'm glad it's not just me that has these strange occurrences!Frankie Floodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08687796666454552756noreply@blogger.com